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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1920
Page
11
A film production features five thousand extras used in a single scene of Tom Moore's The Great Accident. The massive crowd scene showcases the film's scale and casting reach during production.
A review of new silent films at Collacum Strand and Rex theaters. Marys Ankle stars Douglas Maclean and Dove May with Louise Glaum and Tom Mix featured. Treasure Island adapts Robert Louis Stevensons tale at Strand with Maurice Tourneur directing. The River End features Marshall Nellan and Dolores Cassinelli, while The Tower's End follows an outlaw and a doomed officer in a drama from Charlies West.
A masquerade unfolds a romance between the assumed name holder and the man’s sister, whose bond is tested by the wearer’s concealed identity. Lewis Stone appears in a shaded role, adding mystery to the production.
John Keith sought for murder role noted with large theatre cast for film Bex starring Louise Glaum under Ted Shawn Denishawn dancers. Sax at Clemmer this week features J Warren Kerrigan in Mexico bound plot. A White Man's Chance opens at the Colonial. Kerrigan's leading lady is Lillian Walker in Rialto era spoof.
Picture Patter reports Gladys Brockwell begins her thirty eighth film under William Fox with A Sister of Salome. Vivian Rich shoots exteriors at Del Monte California for A World of Folly. Lee Francia Lybarger directs Democracy The Vision Restored. Agnes Ayers stars in Marshall Neilan pictures. Polly Morania starts Western slapstick as Sheriff Neil. Lloyd Hamilton branches into solo comedies after Ham and Bud.
Portland authorities will hold an inquest tonight into the death of W. M. Blaney, fatally injured when he attempted to board a street car and was dragged, as A. K. Mudwell, driving an automobile with a temporary license obtained just hours earlier, struck him.
In LaGrande Oregon Sam Chin withdrew his not guilty plea and pleaded guilty to violating the najcstic law. He faces 69 days in jail and a $600 fine as imposed by the U S court yesterday. Fireman Leonard Bickford was killed and 16 injured in a wreck of an OWN passenger train near LaGrande.
Beattie resident Gi Montebano announces plans in May to spearhead a campaign for constructing new American Legion quarters. The effort seeks community support and fundraising to establish a dedicated meeting and activity space.
New York advisory claims many feel run-down and pale due to phosphorus deficiency and recommends BITRO-PROPHOSPHATE as a non patent medicine tonic. The ad asserts the formula is physician-endorsed, widely sold, and offers a guarantee with each box.
An ad promises to help weak and emaciated people gain flesh in three weeks with Iron Phosphate. If not stronger, brighter eyes, steadier nerves, better sleep, or several pounds gained, money is refunded. Sold in original packages for three weeks at $1.50 per package, or 50 cents a week.
An old health advertisement urges Americans to prevent kidney trouble by using four ounces of Salts mixed in water each morning. It describes symptoms like back pain, cloudy urine, and nighttime urination and claims Jad Salts cleanse kidneys, reduce urine acidity, and prevent bladder disorders. It emphasizes affordability and safety while noting the drink is a pleasant effervescent beverage.
Harrison Ford is engaged as lead in Realart Pictures upcoming Miss Hobbs to feature Wanda Hawley. The play by Jerome K Jerome previously starred Annie Russell in New York about two decades ago. Elmer Harris, coauthor of Be Long Letty and Canary Cottage, adapted the screen version.
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